Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Director - Decision Science, Immunology Product Lead” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in NJ: $96k–$138k, median $117k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Director - Decision Science, Immunology Product Lead” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in NJ: $96k–$138k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Job Description Summary
The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ but a distant working arrangement may be possible in certain states. Distant workers are responsible for the cost of home office expenses and periodic travel/lodging will be determined necessary by hiring manager. For associates working on-site, relocation assistance to be within 50 miles of the site may be available. This position will require 10% travel as defined by the business (domestic and or international).
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, NovaOS Product Lead, the Director, NovaOS Product Owner is responsible for owning a portfolio of NovaOS capabilities from concept through delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement. The role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders, product management, engineering, UX, and AI teams, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value while aligning with the enterprise product strategy.
Responsibilities:
• Own the product backlog, roadmap execution, and feature prioritization for assigned NovaOS capabilities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and success metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Applied AI, UX, Data Science, and Architecture teams to deliver high-quality AI-enabled products.
• Drive product discovery, user validation, release planning, and continuous improvement based on customer feedback and analytics.
• Monitor product adoption, business outcomes, KPIs, and user satisfaction to inform future enhancements.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise product standards, governance, Responsible AI requirements, and platform architecture.
• Lead cross-functional product ceremonies and serve as the primary product owner for assigned initiatives.
Education:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, business analysis, or digital product delivery.
• Experience delivering enterprise software, AI-enabled products, or digital transformation initiatives using agile product management practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and prioritization skills with the ability to translate business needs into product requirements.
• Working knowledge of AI, analytics, data platforms, UX principles, and modern software development lifecycles.
Preferred:
• Experience supporting enterprise AI platforms, commercial systems, or data-driven products.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600.00 and $361,400.00 annual per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color,
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